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St Lawrence University Skidmore College Vassar Fordham Union College Muhlenberg College Syracuse Hamilton College Emerson Bucknell Colgate Connecticut College| Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sarah Lawrence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $60,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $60,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $42,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $33,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 87% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 5,186 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 2,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1260/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $139 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Sarah Lawrence College is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (1,696 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Sarah Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Hobart William Smith Colleges for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($60,700.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Sarah Lawrence ($34,259 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sarah Lawrence College are 0.8% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($16,780 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Sarah Lawrence College (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 30.6% larger than aid received Sarah Lawrence College ($44,331 vs. $33,957)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Sarah Lawrence? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Sarah Lawrence and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $16,100 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($13,500 vs. $27,000)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($139 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sarah Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/